Power and politics are entwined forces that define society and thereby influence who chooses, how resources are allocated, and whose interests come first. Fundamentally, politics is about the struggle for power—how it is acquired, distributed, and maintained within social and institutional structures. Whether overt or suppressed, the use of power determines the dynamics among governments, […]

Although one of the most crucial alliances shaping a functioning democracy, the confluence of politics and education is often under doubt. Not just locations for intellectual learning, classrooms are environments where students choose the skills and information needed for active citizenship. Political discussions in educational settings help to foster awareness of social justice, civic responsibility, […]

From public policy to personal identity, politics is a dynamic factor impacting every aspect of society—not just a system of government. As much as political institutions and ideas define political sociology, it also evolves with them. Modern political sociology investigates the link between power, authority, and society by way of amazing insights into how social […]